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Birmingham
Tuesday, February 10th, 2026
Good morning, Birmingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 10th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Rojo in Highland Park donated over $600K to local charities in 2025 through its 10% Tuesdays and community events. The taco spot will soon host a 10% Tuesday to benefit PEER Birmingham at East Lake Market. Bham Now
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Eddie Bauer, a popular Seattle-based outdoor clothing store, has announced plans to close its location at The Outlets at Grand River (offering a 40% to 60% sale) as its parent files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. This is the second Birmingham-area clothing store to shutter, following Francesca’s closure in January. Bham Now
- ➤ Birmingham native and former Samford Bulldogs quarterback Devlin Hodges launched his men’s lifestyle brand Club Country on Feb. 6. The online store offers high-performance polos, button-ups, hoodies, and hats for outdoorsmen seeking versatile apparel (bridging golf style and outdoor gear). Bham Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Bessemer’s historic Lincoln Theatre, added to the 2025 Places in Peril list by the Alabama Historical Commission, opened in 1948 and once served as a hub for Black audiences. The Holland Project, led by André Holland’s family, is restoring the site with state arts grants and an expanded board. Bham Now
- ➤ The 16th Street Baptist Church remains an active ministry and a living testament to the civil rights era after 60 years, preserving its historic elements while preparing to add an education and visitor center next door. Terrence Brown explains that restoration efforts continue to honor Black history & community legacy. ABC 33/40
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Average gas prices in Birmingham rose 5.6 cents to $2.50 per gallon over the past week, according to a GasBuddy survey of 550 stations and remained 29.2 cents lower than this time last year. Price differences across stations (from $2.28 to $2.88) highlight a varied local market. ABC 33/40
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At South Hampton K-8, two women with deep ties to Birmingham's civil rights history spoke Monday, teaching students about love and civic engagement. Recorded for the school podcast during Black History Month, the talk aimed to empower young voices to embrace reconciliation + positive change. The Birmingham Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ ALDOT started a $1.5 million project to resurface a 2-mile stretch of I-59/20 between Fairfield Boulevard and Valley Road in Fairfield — drivers will face nightly lane closures from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday through Thursday as crews work through multiple repair phases until early summer. 6 WBRC News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Local pediatricians, including UAB's Dr. Cheek, advise that children under 18 months have no screen time to protect important early development. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) now recommends focusing on quality interaction and conversation over strict limits, warning that excessive screen use may hinder language and behavioral growth. 6 WBRC News
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The HABD will accept public housing and tax credit applications for one- and four-bedroom units at Tuxedo Terrace Apartments from Monday, Feb. 23 through Friday, March 6. Applicants may apply online or via paper at the office (2025 Avenue Q) and must meet a strict income limit. 6 WBRC News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Hewitt-Trussville Huskies cheerleaders earned the school’s first national championship on Saturday at Walt Disney World in Orlando — scoring 87.25 among seven semifinal teams. 6 WBRC News
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All Them Witches Concert
8-10 p.m. — Iron City Bham — Tickets available — Catch All Them Witches on their House of Mirrors Tour for a night of electrifying music.
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Candlelight: Valentine's Day Special Concert
8:45-9:44 p.m. — Birmingham Museum of Art — Ticket prices vary — Experience a romantic evening of classic love songs performed under candlelight by the Listeso String Quartet.
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Railroad Earth Concert
8-10 p.m. — Iron City Bham — Tickets available — Experience a night filled with soul-stirring music and captivating performances from Railroad Earth.
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Mastering Addendums for Real Estate Deals
1-4 p.m. — RealtySouth Training Center — Free entry — Learn to craft addendums that enhance your negotiation tactics in real estate transactions.
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Birmingham Home Show
11 a.m. - 6 p.m. — BJCC North Exhibition Hall — Admission charged — Explore over 200 booths and engage with home experts for inspiration on your next project.
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Corey Holcomb Stand-Up Comedy
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Main Room, 1818 Data Dr, Birmingham, AL — Two-item minimum — Experience laughter and relatable storytelling from the comedic genius Corey Holcomb.
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Ultimate Championship Experience Birmingham 2026
8:00 AM – 7:59 AM — 2340 Crossplex Blvd — Competition entry — Witness thrilling cheerleading competitions with bids for prestigious championships.
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Aimee Mann's 22 ½ Lost In Space Anniversary Tour with Jonathan Coulton
8-10 p.m. — Iron City Bham — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the anniversary of a cult classic album with Aimee Mann and Jonathan Coulton live in Birmingham.
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2026 Annual ECOB Engineering Awards Banquet
Evening — Harbert Center — Cost not specified — Celebrate engineering excellence and network with professionals and students.
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Meet the GCs Expo – Birmingham
4-7 p.m. — Events at Haven — Free entry — Network with general contractors and discover new opportunities in the Birmingham construction industry.
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